Lacerated Enemy Records has expanded its roster with the recruitment of U.S. technical death metal outfit Reciprocal. The label comments:

"Merging influences from all over, traversing old and new schools, Reciprocal sounds like a hybrid of the best material from Necrophagist, Decrepit Birth, Psycroptic or even Death focusing on pushing the envelope yet retaining a semblance of nondetachable catchiness. The ambitious band will have its latest album promoted worldwide through Lacerated Enemy Records."

The new album is coming out on June 6th, 2014 and was recorded with engineer Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, California. Artwork for "New Order of the Ages" was handled by Jon Zig, and the track listing is as follows:

01. New American Century02. Esoteric Agenda03. Profit Before Protocol04. Guilty Until Proven Innocent05. Illuminati06. New Order Of The Ages07. Saintan08. Mystery, Babylon The Great, Mother Of All Harlots And Abominations Of The Earth09. Tyrannicide10. Oblivion11. RIP (Memento Mori) More...

CREMATORIUM, the Los Angeles purveyors of "Murdercore," has announced that guitarist and longest standing member, Mark Uehlein, will be leaving the band for personal reasons. His last show with CREMATORIUM will be this Saturday, February 27th at The Blvd in Los Angeles, CA.

Vocalist Daniel Dismal comments on the subject, "This Saturday night is going to be Mark's last show ever with CREMATORIUM. Mark has dedicated a lot of blood and sweat into playing with CREMATORIUM since 1996 and in many ways, CREMATORIUM would not have done as much as we have as a band if it was not for Mark's involvement with the band. It's a sad day to watch Mark leave but we want to give him a proper send off and let him know just how much he will be missed and how much he's actually given to the underground Metal scene as a whole."

California death metallers Reciprocal have issued the following recap of their record release show:

"First off, thank you to all the fans who came out to support. You guys all helped make it a memorable night in the Reciprocal story. The show was fucking awesome. On a night with Dethklok playing just minutes away, Municipal Waste playing a block away, and a free metal/porn show across the street at Hustler, we expected it to be dead. But you the FANS delivered and packed the place. Thanks again to everyone who came out.

"All the local opener bands were bad ass. Enthraller ripped it up. Abysmal Dawn and Vehemence were fuckin sick. Thanks to Charles from AD for getting us on the show. The only bad part of the night was the crooks at the Whisky taking money from the bands for their merch sales, FUCK THEM! Overall it was truly a night to remember."

California death metallers Reciprocal are currently streaming their entire new self-titled album online. "Reciprocal" can be heard at this location. The stream will be available until the album is released on November 19th.

California death metallers Reciprocal have issued the following statement about self-releasing their new album:

"Reciprocal and Unique Leader have decided to part ways. Without getting into the dirt of the situation, everyone should know that the split was mutual. This will not affect our progress and we are more determined than ever! We would like to thank our fans who faithfully stuck by us through the delay of our albums release.

"We are going be putting our Self-Titled Debut album out independently on Nov 19th! It will be available worldwide on all major digital distributors (I-tunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, ect...) Hard copies will be available via our official website and will also be available in stores in the near future.

"The same day as the albums release we will be playing at the world famous Whisky A-Go-Go in Hollywood CA, where you can purchase the album for the first time. Other bands on the bill include Vehemence, Abysmal Dawn, Enthraller and more. This is a landmark date for Reciprocal and we hope to see all our freinds and fans at the show to celebrate with us. Two new songs, 'Hopeless' and 'Wrath,' are streaming here on our MySpace page."

Los Angeles, CA's ABYSMAL DAWN has announced a number of regional tour dates for this fall in support of their new album "Programmed To Consume." These shows will see ABYSMAL DAWN supporting 3 INCHES OF BLOOD in Hollywood, and VEHEMENCE in Tempe and Hollywood.

Audio samples taken from "Programmed To Consume" can be heard online now via the band's MySpace. The first video from "Programmed To Consume," for the title track, is also online now at this location. More...

California death metallers Reciprocal have issued the following statement about seeking a second guitarist:

"We are currently looking for a 2nd guitarist to complete our lineup. We will continue to play live as a 4 piece until we find the person we feel is the right for the job. MUST...

*Be local or willing to relocate to an area in which you would be able to make it to shows and rehearsal.

*Play a 7 string Guitar

*Be willing to hit the road and tour

"We have every song of ours tabbed out along with mp3's for anyone interested in trying out. If you wish to do so via Youtube with a video before actually coming down that is cool. Contact us at reciprocalhate@yahoo.com"

Tickets are now on sale for the fifth annual Los Angeles Murderfest, set to take place May 9-10, 2009 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California. Visit losangelesmurderfest.com for information on how to buy tickets.

Recent additions to the line-up include SKARP, RECIPROCAL, DESTROYED IN SECONDS. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:

Los Angeles, CA's ABYSMAL DAWN have announced that they will be joining forces with SOTHIS for a western US tour in December, dubbed the "Endless Wintour." This Metal Maniacs sponsored tour will kick-off on December 5th in Bakersfield, CA and will round out in Hollywood, CA on December 14th.

ABYSMAL DAWN are touring in support of their newly released Relapse debut "Programmed To Consume." The band has recently filmed the first video from the album, for title-track "Programmed To Consume." The video was shot in Los Angeles, CA with director Gary Smithson (TOMAHAWK, HIGH ON FIRE, GOATWHORE) and is expected to make its world premiere imminently. Still photos taken during the video shoot can be viewed now in the 'photos' section of the band's MySpace page. More...

Southern California technical death metallers RECIPROCAL have issued the following update:

"RECIPROCAL is proud to announce that Jeff Hughhell (ex-BRAIN DRILL) will be performing alongside the band at our upcoming show at The Black Castle in Los Angeles on May 31 as well and providing bass tracks for our upcoming self-titled debut, due out on Unique Leader later this year."

The band will enter the studio in August 2008 with producer Michael Keene (THE FACELESS, BORN OF OSIRIS) to begin recording its full-length CD.

RECIPROCAL was formed in January 2007 when ex-GATEKEEPER vocalist Jacob Enfinger and former WILLOW WISP guitarist Andy McLeod joined forces with ex-CRUSHING SKULLS guitarist Alex Crescioni and former GRIMFIST drummer Dustin Perle.

Southern California technical death metallers RECIPROCAL have issued the following update:

"For reasons undisclosed, bassist Brent Glover decided to leave the band so once again we are in need of a bassist. All interested can contact RECIPROCAL through MySpace or email reciprocalhate@yahoo.com. All applicants must live in the Southern California region or be willing to relocate, and have the passion and drive to do what it takes to get somewhere in the extreme metal genre."

The band will enter the studio in August 2008 with producer Michael Keene (THE FACELESS, BORN OF OSIRIS) to begin recording its full-length debut, tentatively due in early 2009 via Unique Leader Records.

RECIPROCAL was formed in January 2007 when ex-GATEKEEPER vocalist Jacob Enfinger and former WILLOW WISP guitarist Andy McLeod joined forces with ex-CRUSHING SKULLS guitarist Alex Crescioni and former GRIMFIST drummer Dustin Perle.

Southern California technical death metallers RECIPROCAL have announced the addition of bassist Brent Glover to the group's ranks. Watch a short video clip of Brent in action below.

The band will enter the studio in August 2008 with producer Michael Keene (THE FACELESS, BORN OF OSIRIS) to begin recording its full-length debut, tentatively due in early 2009 via Unique Leader Records.

RECIPROCAL was formed in January 2007 when ex-GATEKEEPER vocalist Jacob Enfinger and former WILLOW WISP guitarist Andy McLeod joined forces with ex-CRUSHING SKULLS guitarist Alex Crescioni and former GRIMFIST drummer Dustin Perle. More...